

The Impulsive Thinker
André Brisson - ADHD Entrepreneur
We celebrate ADHD entrepreneur success and discuss challenges and solutions. Having lived with undiagnosed ADHD for a large part of his entrepreneurial journey, the host André Brisson shares his personal story of overcoming undiagnosed symptoms and how he refined his systems, routines and habits once diagnosed with self-awareness and personal growth.
André will interview high-achieving ADHD entrepreneurs, ADHD experts, and strength discovery experts covering many topics including their own obstacles and successes, strategies to manage their ADHD, share knowledge to gain insights and more. André will also be interviewed by guest hosts to pull out solutions and information from his brain – since his solutions are impulsive thoughts when talking to someone else.
André Brisson was diagnosed at 44 with severe ADHD and Asperger's. He has lived it, researched it, and transformed himself into a higher-functioning ADHD entrepreneur.
André will interview high-achieving ADHD entrepreneurs, ADHD experts, and strength discovery experts covering many topics including their own obstacles and successes, strategies to manage their ADHD, share knowledge to gain insights and more. André will also be interviewed by guest hosts to pull out solutions and information from his brain – since his solutions are impulsive thoughts when talking to someone else.
André Brisson was diagnosed at 44 with severe ADHD and Asperger's. He has lived it, researched it, and transformed himself into a higher-functioning ADHD entrepreneur.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 20min
Done With Fake Marketing: ADHD Entrepreneurs Need To Listen to Customers | Peter Shankman
André, The Impulsive Thinker™ sits down with marketing expert Peter Shankman, diving into what real marketing means for the ADHD Entrepreneur. This straight-talking episode explores why knowing your audience and listening are core, debunking the myth that automated tools like AI can replace true human connection. You'll hear how creating authentic, valuable content wins over generic, spammy posts, and why every marketing strategy should fit your personality and business—not just follow trends. Packed with practical tips to navigate marketing firms and social media, this chat is for growth-focused ADHD Entrepreneurs wanting to build lasting impact and genuine interactions. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. Guest: Peter Shankman is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of SOS, Source of Sources. He has written books including Faster Than Normal and The Boy with a Faster Brain, and is the host of the Faster Than Normal podcast. Widely recognized for his expertise in marketing, Peter is also a dedicated father and has built a reputation as a thoughtful and engaging leader in his field. www.shankman.com

Nov 20, 2025 • 11min
Drained and Lost: ADHD Entrepreneurs Confuse Activity With Abilities
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, shares a raw reflection inspired by his recent conversation with Andrienne Duffy from Big Futures, Inc., diving into how ADHD Entrepreneurs can tap into their real strengths for more energy and clarity. In this episode, André reveals why your work is not your identity, the significance of aligning daily tasks with your natural strengths, and how protecting your abilities leads to growth. Learn how assessment tools like Colby and CliftonStrengths help you understand your unique value and avoid burnout. If you're ready to work smarter and live better, this episode is for you. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here.

Nov 17, 2025 • 25min
Tired of Hiding: ADHD Entrepreneurs Should Embrace Their Core Abilities
Adrienne Duffy, co-founder of Big Futures, Inc. and an innovative leadership coach, dives into the world of core abilities for ADHD entrepreneurs. She explains how identifying energizing activities can significantly boost your productivity and enjoyment. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and using assessments like Kolbe™ and CliftonStrengths® to align your strengths with your work. Adrienne also shares strategies for interviewing employers effectively and creating a harmonious team environment that fosters growth.

Nov 13, 2025 • 11min
Burned Out and Stuck: ADHD Entrepreneurs Can Build Inhibition Skills
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, takes a practical look at inhibition and impulsivity in the ADHD Entrepreneur's daily life, reflecting on his discussion with Dr. Russell Ramsay. Ever wondered why hitting pause before reacting feels tough? It's not a flaw—it's just how your brain works. André shares real strategies that help tackle quick reactions, impulsive decisions, emotional triggers, and distractions. This episode breaks down inhibition as a skill you can build, not something you're missing. If you're ready to shift from reacting to responding in your life and business, tune in to find clarity and tools for ongoing progress, not perfection. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here.

Nov 10, 2025 • 32min
It's Not Willpower: ADHD Entrepreneur Impulsivity Is How Your Brain Works | Dr. J. Russell Ramsay
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay, psychologist and ADHD expert, to get real about impulsivity, inhibition, and emotional regulation in the ADHD Entrepreneur's brain. Forget the usual oversimplified definitions—this episode breaks down why ADHD impulsiveness isn't just about blurting things out or acting quickly. Dr. Ramsay explains how inhibition affects focus, decision-making, time management, and emotions, and why learning to hit pause can shift everything for an Entrepreneur. If you struggle with impulsive decisions or emotional reactions that sneak up on you, this chat brings practical insights and strategies you can use right away. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. Guest: Dr. J. Russell Ramsay is a psychologist specializing in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD. He is known for founding and launching his solo virtual telepsychology practice at https://www.cbt4adhd.com/. Dr. Ramsay returns to share insights from his extensive clinical experience working with adults, bringing clarity to the challenges of ADHD inhibition and impulsivity in the Entrepreneur's journey.

Nov 6, 2025 • 10min
Out of Fuel Again: ADHD Entrepreneurs Can't Run on Empty
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, pulls back the curtain on how ADHD brains handle energy and why we so often get stuck in negative thought loops. Inspired by a chat with Jamie Blume about the "brain body budget," this episode is a straight-up reflection on why our brains default to old stories, why emotions get intense when we're running on empty, and how simple shifts in language and daily breaks can change everything. If you're an ADHD Entrepreneur looking to better manage your mental energy, rethink mistakes, and get real clarity, you'll want to hear this take on brain predictions and refueling. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here.

Nov 3, 2025 • 32min
Drowning in Self-Doubt: ADHD Entrepreneurs Deserve Better Than Old Scripts
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, connects with ADHD and life coach Jamie Blume to tackle a question many ADHD Entrepreneurs ask themselves: why doesn't the brain realize we're truly safe and let go of old protective patterns? They unpack how our brains act as survival prediction machines, why the ADHD brain defaults to negative thinking, and what happens when our "body budget" gets depleted. Jamie breaks down how consistent new experiences and reframing thoughts can help retrain those ingrained patterns. If you're an ADHD Entrepreneur wanting practical ways to shift your mindset and grow, this honest conversation is a must-listen. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. Guest: Jamie Blume is a certified ADHD and life coach, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and founder of Along Their Way. She helps adults and couples navigate the unique challenges of ADHD, focusing on building strengths and overcoming barriers through nature and mindfulness. Jamie serves as a mentor at ADD Coach Academy, guiding ADHD coaches-in-training through certification with an ADHD perspective.

Oct 30, 2025 • 10min
Overwhelmed for No Damn Reason: ADHD Entrepreneurs, You're Not Broken
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on his conversation with fellow Entrepreneur Cassandra Marari during Women in ADHD Month to explore what overwhelm truly means for ADHD brains. Is it just too much on your plate—or is it how your unique wiring handles it? Cassandra shared how recognizing the snowball effect, prioritizing tasks, and building support systems changed how she ran her business and life. This episode is your go-to guide for ADHD Entrepreneurs looking for practical strategies to manage workload, build resilience, and let go of perfection. Discover why asking for help and modelling imperfection might be your best moves yet. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here.

Oct 27, 2025 • 31min
Busy Isn't a Badge: Women ADHD Entrepreneurs, Quit the Burnout Chase
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Cassandra Morari, COO of The Rack, to explore what ADHD really looks like for women Entrepreneurs. Cassandra shares her journey to diagnosis, the difference between daily mental load and the fast-paced ADHD brain, and why it's okay to stop trying to do it all. Together, they tackle societal expectations, masking, and the fine line between manageable and overwhelming. This conversation is full of honest advice for growth-minded ADHD Entrepreneurs looking to build support, accept their unique quirks, and finally give themselves some compassion. Listen in and learn from Cassandra's practical, hard-earned wisdom. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. Guest: Cassandra Morari is the COO of The Rack, a family business supporting farmers' success for nearly 40 years in Saskatchewan, Canada. With a background in agricultural finance, a business degree, and extensive leadership experience, Cassandra now works closely with her father as a growth Entrepreneur, driving innovation and development in the agriculture industry.

Oct 23, 2025 • 9min
Out of Touch and Breaking Down: ADHD Entrepreneurs Ignore Their Bodies
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, digs into a powerful concept from his recent talk with Raquel Devillé—how ADHD Entrepreneurs can feel disconnected from their bodies without even realizing it. He shares his own experience with ignoring pain, stress and fatigue—turns out, it wasn't willpower, but a brain-body disconnect many neurodivergent folks face. André explores practical tools for rebuilding self-awareness, reading early warning signs, and tuning in on purpose to avoid burnout and bigger health issues down the road. If pushing through has taken a toll on your health or energy, this episode offers real insight for reclaiming trust in your body. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here.


